Top native plants

39 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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39 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 21 Part shade 28 Dappled shade 6 Full shade 6

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 15 Well drained 46 Moist 39 Wet 13

Water use

Low 5 Medium 19 High 8

Soil

Rocky 7 Sand 27 Loam 33 Clay 25 Organic 19

Soil pH

Acid 27 Neutral 22 Alkaline 5

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 16 Fire 11 Dry soil 10 Black walnut 7 Salt 7 Wind 7 Poor soil 5 Diseases 4 Erosion 4 Heat 4 Compaction 3 Pollution 3 Urban conditions 3 Insect pests 2 Storm damage 2 Heavy shade 1 Rabbits 1

Form

Plant type

Tree 34 Perennial 22 Shrub 19 Edible 6 Poisonous 3 Ground cover 1 Herbaceous perennial 1 Wildflower 1